My 90G Build

[Chibils]

Since my last thread died (and I lost it), here we go again:

I had originally planned on a 55G, using my old 20XH as a sump. We ordered the stand and canopy from the lfs, but after three weeks of being unable to get in contact with the builder (custom made), I just went in this morning and bought the 90 they had on the floor from him.

Specs:
50x19" stand, red mahogony finish
10" tall canopy, red mahogony finish
90G RR AGA tank
2x150w MH (from when I had planned on my 55); I plan to supplement in the future with 2x54w actinics (Tek reflectors and an IC ballast)
30G sump/fuge
Octopus NW150
1 maximod 1200 for the time being, going to add a koralia in the future)

I'll add pics of the empty tank tomorrow hopefully (since I haven't even ordered my ro unit yet).



Thanks for all your help guys, you've saved me somewhere in the neighborhood of hundreds of not a thousand+ by letting me get the setup right the first time.

 

[Percula9]

Have fun setting it up. Keep us updated on your progress.

 

[Chibils]

I'm excited.

Unfortunately, I have nothing but 16lbs of base rock, a maxijet and my lights for the time being. I can't even fill up my tank yet since I don't have my ro (I suppose I could to make sure it holds water, but I'd have to drain it again).


Edit: Anyone have experience with the live rock from drsf&s/etropicals? I'm looking at a small box of fiji or tonga since there's not a single lfs around me that has uncured live rock.
They all have about a thousand pounds+. And it's all cured.

 

[vader88]

I'm far from a expert, but my setup is very similar to yours. I am setting up a 95 gallon with 35 gallon sump/fuge. Many here have recommended I go with the NW-200 skimmer vs. the 150. Just some food for thought

 

[Chibils]

I hadn't considered that; I was going to use the 150 from my original plan (55G).

 

[Percula9]

You don't need to use uncured rock to cycle it . Put cured rock in with some damsels to cycle it.

 

[vr697getta]

just keep in mind more than likely you will have to take out the damsels when you add other fish later down the road trust me i had to get 4 of them out with 150 lbs of lr not fun
use the shrimp method

 

[Chibils]

I planned to use the shrimp method, plus it's cruel imo to cycle with live animals.

Got my 30L for my sump, glass is to be cut for the baffles soon.

 

[Chibils]

Tank sitting on the stand...

My dad and brother setting it up...

My gear...

Mag 9.5...

Snazzy build, methinks...

Fancy no-slam hinges...